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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.04, 300.90 and 119.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.04, 300.90 and 119.80 is: 165.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.04 : 300.90 = 119.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.04/300.90 = 119.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.04x = 300.90 × 119.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.04x = 36,045.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,045.72/218.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.32

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